Is it wrong if a housewife wants to work with her husband at his place of employ

United States
November 7, 2011 12:11pm CST
Okay, i have been with my husband for 13 years married for 6 of them. When we met i was still in highschool. Then shortly after i graduated we became pregnant with our first child. I have not had a job in 10 years. My husband has always held the job, supporting our family. I had all intentions on going to work when our daughter startd school, but the summer before hand i became pregnant with twins. So i was once again a stay at home mom.. ( WHICH I LOVE!) my husband tells me he will never ask me to work, that he loves the fact that im the one home with our children daily. He knows i have an anxiety disorder which makes it difficult for me to talk to or communicate to people i do not know and even those i do. He says he would much rather him get a second job then to have me go to work. Well i do what i can here and there to make some extra cash yard sales, blogging,selling on ebay, surverys etc. BUT it just doesnt cut it. So a job opened up at his work, were they are looking for sanitization person, to clean take out trash etc. This would be PERFECT for me, because its in the morning before he goes in, so he would be home with the kids, there is an hour where he and i will be there a the same time and my mom would watch my twns for 2 hours a day, and then i would be home in time to make lunch, get my eldest daughter and continue on the day with the soccer mom, stay at home mom stuff. I NEED to get a job because times are tough and this would be perfect. I LOVE cleaning, i dont have customers or nything like tat to talk to, i dont need to put my kids in daycare AND its $12 n hour to start! BUT i have a few people givng me negative feedback telling me its not proper to work where my husband is employed... he doesnt have a problem with it in fact he is the one that suggested it to me! what do you guys think? would you go for it???
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@Jessi_T (379)
• United States
7 Nov 11
I think it's an awesome idea. I don't see any reason why a married couple can't work in the same place of employment as long as it is not against company policy. Also the way you described it makes it seem like this is the best possible solution for you and your family. Sense it will give you the extra income you need allowing you to become stable and at the same time give you the time to still be the "soccer" mom figure your kids know and love. I say go for it girl!
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• United States
7 Nov 11
its not against company policy, there are a few married couples that work there AND they are all in the same wor zone, i wouldnt be anywhere near his area. I wouldnt even see him unless i went looking for him! It is the best thing i can do for my family. i have tried getting jobs, but his hours are so weird and then with the price of daycare i would be working just to pay strangers to wach my chidren. this way i am working, doing something i do daily anyways, my kids would be with there grandma for 2 hours a day ( more time fun time for her! :) and i would be able to contribute! its a win win! thank you so much! i think im gonna go for it!
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
7 Nov 11
I don't see why it would be bad to work in the same place as your husband. I'm sure there are situations where it would be tricky like if you had to work close together but you won't really even see each other. I say go for it. I'm a stay at home and I know how every penny can count sometimes.
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• United States
7 Nov 11
thank you soooooo much!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
8 Nov 11
I think it depends on the personality of the two people concerned, being together for bascially 24 hours a day for some would be hard but then for some it would be really nice, I guess you could give it a try for awhile and if it is good for you then stick with it...
• United States
8 Nov 11
By all means, GO FOR IT MOMMY! Do not rely on what others say and pass on the chance of earning extra income. You have to take your chance and see for yourself if it will work for you or not. Jobs are harder to find nowadays but this job is like meant for you. And why is it not proper to work where your husband works? Just because this set up did not work for other couples does not mean it will not work for you.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
7 Nov 11
Does it matter what other people think? The most important thing is that you like the job, that you have some income and you won't have to spend money on day care for your kids. If you are able to do this and it's no problem for you health you should really give it a try. I would say: go for it!
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• United States
7 Nov 11
Thank you so much! thats the problem with me... as much as i try not to i cant help but let what other think affect me! thanks again!
• United States
8 Nov 11
I don't think there is a problem. You seem to have it all figured out, and it would allow for extra income. If your husband has no problem with it, and you don't either, and your mom doesn't mind watching the kids for a few hours...then I say go ahead and do it!
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
7 Nov 11
I don't see the big deal about working where your husband works. A job is a job and if its something you want to do and it pays well then go for it. Just do what your heart desires and dont worry about what other people think. Do whats in your best interests. Best of luck to you.